Events for Wednesday, May 1, 2013

This show focuses on a work of exceptional historical importance: an intricately decorated and inscribed wood panel believed to come from the famous Ben Ezra synagogue of Old Cairo (Fostat), Egypt, which has captivated public imagination for over a century.

Painter of iconic works of American genre, Richard Caton Woodville (1825–55) led a life of paradox. His humorous characterizations of life, realistic depictions of interiors and use of narrative detail give access to a fascinating period of American and European history.

The Walters Art Museum is working with five high schools from Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Frederick County to create a focus show related to the special exhibition New Eyes on America: The Genius of Richard Caton Woodville.

Explore architecture in art! Iggy Peck, Architect by Andrea Beaty. You and your child will use all your senses during this 90-minute, hands-on experience that combines a story chosen for its theme, a short tour, and an art activity.

Although today we think of gleaming white marble and red-and-black pottery when we picture ancient Greek art, bronze was a favored material for everything from sculpture to armor, weapons, vases, mirrors, jewelry, athletic equipment, weights, musical instruments and containers of all kinds. Join us for a gallery talk that explores the wide variety of ancient uses for bronze with Dr. Amy Sowder Koch and explore the Walters’ Greek collections from a new perspective.

Did you know that the incorporation of the five senses was an important aspect of medieval art? Touch, taste, smell, hearing and sight were important in gaining knowledge of the sensible world and interpreting it according to Christian doctrine. Bring your light lunch and join the Walters’ Martina Bagnoli, Andrew W. Mellon Curator of Medieval Art, as she explores the sensory dimension of medieval art and ritual.

This spring's final Peabody on the Court Music Series concert will feature the Peabody Consort performing "In the Circle of Henry VIII." This free concert is presented through a partnership between the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University and the Walters Art Museum.

Explore architecture in art! Iggy Peck Architect by Andrea Beaty. You and your child will use all your senses during this 90-minute, hands-on experience that combines a story chosen for its theme, a short tour, and an art activity.

We will be stacking our art-making skills high this May as we explore just what it takes to build! Visit our Drop-in Art Activities each week to construct a different design element that helps our buildings look great and stand strong. Look through and open up your art to a world of architecture.

The Walters welcomes back Kevin 'KAL' Kallaugher, former Baltimore Sun editorial cartoonist, and current cartoonist for The Economist. Best known for his internationally syndicated political cartoons that have appeared in over 100 publications worldwide, KAL will reference political cartoons in Woodville and talk about his 35 years as an international editorial cartoonist. Book-signing of KAL’s latest book follows. Books available for purchase in the Museum Store.

Explore architecture in art! Iggy Peck Architect by Andrea Beaty. You and your child will use all your senses during this 90-minute, hands-on experience that combines a story chosen for its theme, a short tour, and an art activity.

Explore architecture in art! Iggy Peck Architect by Andrea Beaty. You and your child will use all your senses during this 90-minute, hands-on experience that combines a story chosen for its theme, a short tour, and an art activity.

Please join us as we welcome the Chado Urasenke Tankokai Washington D.C. Association to demonstrate and explain the honored rituals and customs of an official tea ceremony. “Chado” (literally “the Way of Tea”) synthesizes numerous arts and philosophies that combine into a systematic method of preparing, serving and drinking tea. Served with a respectful heart and received with gratitude, a bowl of tea satisfies both the physical and spiritual thirst.

NEW! Waltee's Cubs is our newest program for families with infants and pre-toddlers. Waltee's Cubs invites parents, grandparents, and caregivers with children birth to 18 months of age to bond, play and learn in the museum galleries during this 60 minute class. Each program includes a gallery tour designed especially for Waltee's Cubs, art material exploration and play. Cooing and crying are welcome!

Led by a professional teaching artist, this workshop will focus on the elements of art, basic studio techniques, observational drawing and extended looking. Participants will create art both in the galleries and in our studio classes. Ideal for the student who wants to learn the basics or improve upon their fine arts skills.

Led by a professional teaching artist, this workshop will focus on the elements of art, basic studio techniques, observational drawing and extended looking. Participants will create art both in the galleries and in our studio classes. Ideal for the student who wants to learn the basics or improve upon their fine arts skills.

Led by a professional teaching artist, this workshop will focus on the elements of art, basic studio techniques, observational drawing and extended looking. Participants will create art both in the galleries and in our studio classes. Ideal for the student who wants to learn the basics or improve upon their fine arts skills.

Join friends during Walk, Wonder & Create to find out who’s there! Together we will construct tall buildings and big cities using architectural elements found throughout our museum. Take turns being the architect and builder to create a towering artwork that reveals something special about who you are!

Join friends during Walk, Wonder & Create to find out who’s there! Together we will construct tall buildings and big cities using architectural elements found throughout our museum. Take turns being the architect and builder to create a towering artwork that reveals something special about who you are!